Untitled (Santos) 1967

Louis Draper's 1967 photograph, “Untitled (Santos),” captures the stillness of an empty swing set in a black and white image. The single, suspended swing hangs in the dark background with only a small glimpse of the swing's seat visible. In the foreground, the swing's long shadow stretches across the gravel ground, hinting at the absence of a child in the photograph. This photograph is part of Draper's "The Black Family" series which explores the realities of Black life in America in the 1960s. Draper's use of black and white film and high contrast emphasizes the mood of quiet solitude.